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Try Koala spotting! See the scenic hills and beaches. We tour a big itineray of over 100 places, from rain forest to the bays. We provide sightings of many wild birds and animals and maybe some surprises! Our tour guides are mature locals, with years of observing the Island's bird life, animals and characters. Hear some great folklore, with tales of things not found in books. A fantastic experience you don't want to miss!

About Magnetic Island BEST Bus Tours

Try Koala spotting! See the scenic hills and beaches. We tour a big itineray of over 100 places, from rain forest to the bays. We provide sightings of many wild birds and animals and maybe some surprises! Our tour guides are mature locals, with years of observing the Island's bird life, animals and characters. Hear some great folklore, with tales of things not found in books. A fantastic experience you don't want to miss!

Hi Helen
I'm glad you enjoyed your first visit to the island. I certainly hope it won't be the last. Our island certainly offers lots of incredible views to provide that great photo. Just the thing to show off to your friends when you get...More

My wife and I toured with Neil on 1st November. From the time we were picked up from the ferry terminal until we were dropped off 5 hours later, we enjoyed every moment. Neil knows the island inside out and so whether it be history,...More

Thank Colin G

Neil R, Owner at Magnetic Island BEST Bus Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 9 November 2017

Ah yes, those crazy Koalas. I just don't know how they find the energy to sleep for 20 hours a day!!
I loved having you and your wife on the tour and taking you around the island and am pleased you enjoyed it. I am...More

My son (16 ) and myself decided to go and see Magnetic Island and what it could offer perhaps another time. Asking around the decision was made to join a professional tour with a tour guide instead of taking our own car (costly). Beside the...More

Thank gbrpilot

Neil R, Owner at Magnetic Island BEST Bus Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2017

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was fun having you and your son on the tour. I'm glad I was able to show you around, and add to your experience.
You are right about the island about the island being...More

Known affectionately by locals as “Maggie Island” we had a wonderful day there on a beautiful quiet Tuesday early in October. We had the good fortune to be Neil’s only customers on the mini bus that day. He was so knowledgeable about the background history,...More

Thank Meron W

Neil R, Owner at Magnetic Island BEST Bus Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2017

Hi Meron,
Thanks for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you and to be able to give you an intimate tour of the island. I think you've touched on a lot of what makes the island so special for...More

Only had a day over at magnetic island. We took our car over on the car ferry. The island is big, but you can only car a short distance in both directions. Alma bay was our pick and had a picnic and swam for a...More

Thank Michael S

Col F, Owner at Magnetic Island BEST Bus Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2017

Dear Michael,
In 1976 I came to "Maggie" for the first time. I rented a and took off, full of expectations of a day's drive exploration. But I too, found their wasn't much road.
But over the intervening years I've accumulated local knowledge and studied...More

Dear Manka,
Our tour costs $45 per adult, $40 Seniors/Pensioners and $22 Children 5 - 14 (Under 5, free)
Please book by emailing us which day you want to come. Take the 09.30 Sealink ferry from Townsville and we leave from... More

Dear Manka,
Our tour costs $45 per adult, $40 Seniors/Pensioners and $22 Children 5 - 14 (Under 5, free)
Please book by emailing us which day you want to come. Take the 09.30 Sealink ferry from Townsville and we leave from out front of the Nelly Bay ferry terminal at 10.05. The tour includes approx 1 pm - 2 pm as free time at Horseshoe Bay, the most popular spot on the Island, with a good selection of eateries.
We hope to see you.
Best wishes,
Col

Thank you for enquiring about our daily tour of Magnetic Island, but, unfortunately, there is no availability today. We pick up from Island addresses, but cannot afford to from Townsville - it would cost a large slice of the... More

Thank you for enquiring about our daily tour of Magnetic Island, but, unfortunately, there is no availability today. We pick up from Island addresses, but cannot afford to from Townsville - it would cost a large slice of the $40 per head we charge for seniors, our main passengers.
i hope you can find your way to book with us during your trip.
Best wishes,
Col Foley,
Owner